Homeless
If you are a single adult who needs help, please contact the coordinated entry line at 415-491-2559 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Families who need shelter services should call 415-457-2115 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. any day.
Homeward Bound of Marin is the primary provider of Marin County homeless shelters and services for homeless families and individuals in Marin.
Family Center shelter for families, 430 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901 415-457-2115
1-866-660-4288 TTY English
1-866-288-1311 TTY Spanish
Mill Street Center shelter for adults
190 Mill Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
415-457-9651
800-428-1488
1-866-660-4288 TTY English
1-866-288-1311 TTY Spanish
People in need also may contact these agencies for services:
St. Vincent de Paul Society Free Dining Room
820 B Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
415-454-3303
Open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. serving free breakfast and lunch
16 Ritter Street, San Rafael, CA 94912
415-457-8182
Showers, information, emergency clothing and food, laundry
Marin County Veterans Service Office
10 N. San Pedro Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
415-473-6193
Sean Stephens, Veterans Service Officer
Help with benefits and access to services
301 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA 94903
415-492-0818
Counseling and treatment for people working to overcome drug or alcohol addiction
Hotline in English 415-924-6616
Hotline in Spanish 415-924-3456
Men's Hotline 415-924-1070
Emergency shelter and support groups for people involved in domestic violence
Searchable database of social service agencies in the Bay Area
Dial 211 or 800-273-6222 for phone referrals